Tenosynovial giant cell tumor
| Tenosynovial giant cell tumor | |
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| Term | Tenosynovial giant cell tumor |
| Short definition | Tenosynovial giant cell tumor - (pronounced) (TEH-noh-sih-NOH-vee-ul JY-unt sel TOO-mer) type of rare tumor that forms in the synovium (tissue that lines the joints), tendon sheath (tissue that covers the tendons), or bursa (a fluid-filled sac between bones, tendons, and muscles). These tumors result in thickening and overgrowth of the affected synovium, tendon sheath, or bursa. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Tenosynovial giant cell tumor - (pronounced) (TEH-noh-sih-NOH-vee-ul JY-unt sel TOO-mer) type of rare tumor that forms in the synovium (tissue that lines the joints), tendon sheath (tissue that covers the tendons), or bursa (a fluid-filled sac between bones, tendons, and muscles). These tumors result in thickening and overgrowth of the affected synovium, tendon sheath, or bursa. Tenosynovial giant cell tumors can occur in any joint. Although tenosynovial giant cell tumors are not cancer, they can grow and cause damage to surrounding tissues or structures. Symptoms may include restricted movement or pain in the affected joint and a feeling of being locked or trapped when moving the joint. Tenosynovial giant cell tumors usually occur in young and middle-aged adults. Also called TGCT
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